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Poway, CA

Poway is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. Poway's rural roots influenced its motto "The City in the Country". The city had a population of 48,841 as of the 2020 United States census. Poway is part of San Diego's North County.

The Kumeyaay people lived in the area for centuries before the Spanish colonization of the region. Artifacts such as arrowheads, spear points, metates, grinding stones, and pottery found along the bed of Poway Creek all indicate an early Kumeyaay presence. Various pictographs adorn many of Poway's boulders, and modern dating techniques suggest these paintings date to the 16th century and earlier. The name "Poway" is a Kumeyaay term meaning "arrowhead" or "watering hole".

In the late 18th century, the Mission San Diego de Alcalá kept cattle in the valley. Documents of Mission San Diego de Alcala record the name of the valley as "Paguay" as early as 1828. Though there is a discrepancy in the exact translation of "Paguay", the generally accepted version indicates "the meeting of little valleys" or "end of the valley." Some controversy also surrounds the proper spelling; historically it has also been written by the Mexican authorities as Paguai. It has also been written as Paui, Pauai, Pauy, and Powaii.

For approximately a century, Poway served as a stock range for the mission and local ranchos. In September 1839, Corporal Rosario Aguilar was granted Rancho Paguai a ranch in the valley and it was confirmed on May 22, 1840, but he refused it, becoming Juez de Paz in 1841 and moving instead to San Juan Capistrano.

Poway is north of the city of San Diego and south of the city of Escondido. Nearby communities include Rancho Bernardo, Sabre Springs, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Peñasquitos, and Ramona to the east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of 39.2 square miles (102 km2), 99.78% of it land, and 0.22% of it water. The confluence of the 33rd parallel north and 117th meridian west is located on a hillside in a private property.

Poway emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Poway Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Orangetheory Gym. Massage Therapy Center facilitates deep, long-lasting results in a wide range of modalities, peeling away layers of stress, restoring mobility to injured muscle tissue, and easing stiffened joints and hot spots of pain. Healing Corner incorporates the healing properties of plants, herbs, cremes, oils, and minerals from around the world into a variety of unmatched spa services designed to reduce stress and enhance balance. 

The top sites in Poway, CA are Potato Chip Rock, Bernardo Winery, and Lake Poway. 

Population: 48,841 (2020). Elevation: 515 ft. ZIP Code: 92064. Area code: 858. Area: 39.2 square miles (102 km2).

FAQs

Is Poway, CA a nice place to live?

Poway is in San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Poway offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Poway, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Poway and residents tend to have moderate political views. 

What is Poway, CA is known for?

Poway became known for its exceptionally fine peaches and its vineyards. Grain and alfalfa were other major products. At the close of the 19th century, fewer than 1,000 people were living in Poway.

What is the crime rate in Poway, CA?

Poway has an overall crime rate of 12 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Poway is 1 in 84. Poway's crime rate is lower than approximately 71% of California communities.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Poway

Poway’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Orangetheory Gym

Massage Therapy Center

Healing Corner 

Potato Chip Rock

Bernardo Winery

Lake Poway

Niche

Poway History

Neighborhoodscout

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